Political Science at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying political science, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and has a total student population of 40,322.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Political Science section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Texas Tech University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Texas Tech Political Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Poly Sci
- Master’s Degree in Poly Sci
Online Classes Are Available at Texas Tech
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
Texas Tech does offer online education options in poly sci for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Featured Texas Tech University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Texas Tech Political Science Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in poly sci, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Poly Sci Student Demographics at Texas Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech Political Science Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in poly sci.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
International Students | 5 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Careers That Poly Sci Grads May Go Into
A degree in poly sci can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Texas Tech University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
Political Science Professors | 1,910 | $81,070 |
Political Scientists | 220 | $87,610 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Johan Hendrikse under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.